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Patent GB-2271996-A (GB)
Title: A process for producing polymer intermediate compounds and polyurethane products made therefrom
Inventor: ROY SANTANU
IPC: C08G18/28
Filed: 1993-10-13
Abstract: Polyurethane intermediates and polyurethane products are produced which using as a novel blowing agent a mixture of ethanol and dibutylphthalate (DBP), admixed in molar ratios ranging from 1.5:1 to 4:1, optionally including a waste liquor from the sulphite treatment of paper and paper pulp.
Patent GB-2271807-A (GB)
Title: A tumbler lock mechanism
Inventor: JONES SIMON PETER
IPC: E05B35/00
Filed: 1993-10-21
Abstract: A tumbler lack mechanism includes a rotor 2, a stator 4, tumblers 6 in radial passages 8 in the rotor 2 and springs 10 acting an counter tumblers 12 in radial passages 14 in the stator 4. A disc tumbler 28 is located in one 30 of the rotor passages. A further passage 32 is located in the stator 4 in the same radial plane as the passage 30. When a key 38 having a first code is inserted in the rotor 2, the outer face of the disc tumbler 28 and the other tumblers 6 are in alignment with the outer face of the rotor 2, and the rotor can then be rotated by the key 38. To change the code of the mechanism, a code change key 40 is fully inserted into the rotor and rotated to bring the disc tumbler 28 in line with the passage 32. The key 40 is then withdrawn along the rotor 2 causing the disc tumbler 28 to be moved radially outwardly into the radial passage 32 in the stator 4. The rotor 2 is then returned by the key 40 into the rest position leaving the disc tumbler 28 in the passage 32. The lock mechanism is then operated by a key having a second code. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2274828-A (GB)
Title: Lift truck comprising supporting elements
Inventor: SEMMELHAACK SVEN
IPC: B66F9/075
Filed: 1994-02-02
Abstract: The support components (22) are vertically adjustable by an adjuster (68,70). A lift height measurement device is provided, the measurement signal of which is transmitted to the adjustment device for redn. of the floor distance of the support components with increasing lifting height.       The support component is formed as a support mushroom (32) and is tensioned by means of a spring (54) in a max. raised position against a stop (40) and between the support component and a double-acting adjustment cylinder (68,70) a gear (64,66,68) is arranged, via which the support component can be moved.       ADVANTAGE - Independently of the lifting height, an adequate safety is guaranteed against unacceptable tilting, without prejudicing the normal movement drive of the stacker truck.
Patent GB-2279197-A (GB)
Title: Distance measuring device
Inventor: SAITO HIROYUKI
IPC: G01S7/491
Filed: 1994-06-16
Abstract: A distance measuring device for a camera, emits 10 a pulsed distance measuring beam to an object and receives 3 reflected light from the subject. The device integrates 50 the outputs of position sensitive detector 3 in turn, and measures the number Nf, Nn of pulses of emitted light required for the integround Vi to reach a first threshold; the range is then given by Nf/(Nf+Nn). In order to improve precision without inordinately increasing integration times, the output of PSD 3 is integrated with normal precision until the integround Vi reaches a second predetermined value (lower than the first predetermined value) during which time each pulse counts as 10, then, integrated from the second predetermined value to the first predetermined value with a higher precision by switching input resistance 52, 53 of the integration circuit 50, during which time each pulse counts as 1. As a result the integround Vi quickly and accurately reaches the first predetermined value. Alternatively (fig 8) the time for which integration occurs is preset but controllable, and the amplification of amplifier 40 is variable. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2292070-A (GB)
Title: Clothing hanger
Inventor: BEARD JOHN
IPC: A47G25/50
Filed: 1994-08-05
Abstract: Two rigid support fingers 10 extend downwardly from respective ends of the bar 4 and two rigid support elements 12 extend downwardly from respective inward positions of the bar. Respective convoluted spring devices 14 extend between the support fingers 10 and support elements 12. Each convolution 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24 of the spring devices 14 effectively defines a respective downwardly extending support finger. In use, a pair of briefs is engaged with the hanger, with opposing ends of the waist band of the briefs being hooked over selected convolutions 16, 18, 20, 22 or 24. When so disposed, the selected convolutions of the spring devices are placed under compression and thereby serve to relieve some of the tension in the waist band so that the waist band is not held in a taut state. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282003-A (GB)
Title: Magnetron construction particularly useful as a relativistic magnetron
Inventor: ROSENBERG AVNER
IPC: H01J25/587
Filed: 1994-09-05
Abstract: In a magnetron including a cathode (25) and an anode (26) in a vacuum chamber (20) radially spaced from each other to define an interaction region (28) in which a magnet (36) produces a magnetic field parallel to the interaction region anode (26) is supplied with positive high-voltage pulses while the cathode (25) and vacuum chamber (20) are at a reference (e.g. ground) potential. The anode (26) is of annular configuration located coaxially around the cathode (25) and is formed with cavities (27) facing the cathode so that the interaction region (28) between the anode and cathode is annular. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2282638-A (GB)
Title: A clamp
Inventor: WESTERMAN GRAHAM
IPC: B29C65/78
Filed: 1994-10-11
Abstract: A clamp (1) comprises first and second clamping means (2, 3) each of which comprises a first clamping portion (4) and a second clamping portion (5). Each jaw (4, 5) is mounted on a clamp arm (6a, 6b) which arms (6a, 6b) are connected to one another by means of a clamp arm guide shaft (7). The distance between the jaws (4, 5) may be varied by means of an adjusting wheel (8) moveable along a threaded screw (9) which causes movement of the clamp arm (6) along the shaft (7). Clamp arms (6a, 6b) are spaced apart from one another by means of clamp assembly guide shafts (10). The distance between clamping means (2, 3) may be varied by movement of the clamp arm (6a) relative to clamp arm (6b) along the shaft (10). The jaws can be rotated. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283188-A (GB)
Title: Coating rotating pipes from dispensing heads moving parallel to rotary axis
Inventor: ORAM ROBERT KENNETH
IPC: B05D7/00
Filed: 1994-10-26
Abstract: Steel pipes 3 are provided with a multi-layer coating by rotating the pipe beneath dispensing heads 4 moving parallel to the rotary axis of the pipe. The coating may be a thermal insulating foam layer comprising polyisocyanurate, polyurethane or urethane-modified polyisocyanurate. The foam layer may be applied on top of an anti-corrosion coating of fusion bonded epoxy resin. The coating layers taper towards uncoated ends of the pipe. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2283937-A (GB)
Title: Process for manufacture of thermoplastic welding rods
Inventor: QUINN EDWIN JOHN
IPC: B29C65/12
Filed: 1993-11-18
Abstract: Non-smear rods for bonding thermoplastic flooring are made by blending different colored thermoplastic particles, forming a consolidated sheet from the mixture of particles by calendering, forming strips by cutting the sheet across the machine direction and forming those strips into welding rods of half-round cross-section in a press mould.
Patent GB-2283505-A (GB)
Title: Tear-open webbing
Inventor: SCHICKHARDT HEINER
IPC: D03D11/00
Filed: 1994-11-02
Abstract: A tear-open webbing (1) for catching-system fall-cushioners, comprises at least two webbing layers (2, 3) which are connected to each other along a tearing length by means of binder threads (4). The webbing layers (2, 3) are connected to each other in such a fashion that the number of binder threads (4) increases along the tearing length in the tearing direction of the tear-open webbing (1). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2294786-A (GB)
Title: Watch display
Inventor: REECE-RAYBOULD STEPHEN BARRY
IPC: A47F7/02
Filed: 1994-11-02
Abstract: The universal watch display has a base 301 or stem 308 to which dedicated components e.g. 302, 304 can be fitted by means of a tapered peg 8 located into holes 1 or 2 on leg 3. Base 301 stands on any surface and can be hung by means of an extension 4. A single watch may be shown in a watch shape on component 302 or full length on component 304. Base 301 or stem 308 can carry up to four watches. A T-piece can increase the height of the display without the use of a plinth. The extended area 7 on base 301 provides space for advertising information. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2284721-A (GB)
Title: Contact-type image sensor
Inventor: ENDO TAKAFUMI
IPC: H04N5/335
Filed: 1994-12-02
Abstract: An image sensor has in an upper portion of a housing (10) a rod-like continuous light source (12) for emitting light directly to an object (30). The continuous light source (12) is coated, over its entire outer glass surface, except at an irradiating portion (12a), with a black paint to eliminate irradiation of unnecessary light. Inside the housing (10), there are accommodated a condenser lens (16) for concentrating the reflected light from the object (30), and a sensor board (20) on which sensor chips (18) and various electronic components (22) such as logic ICs are arranged, each sensor chip (18) being composed of a light-receiving portion for receiving the light concentrated by the condenser lens (16) and a driver circuit. The passageway of the reflected light from the object (30) is occupied by a transparent resin (24) to prevent any foreign matter from entering from the surroundings and the continuous light source (12) can have a reduced brightness without reducing reading precision. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2285586-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable stroke abdominal exercise device
Inventor: MILLER JACK V
IPC: A63B21/055
Filed: 1993-07-30
Abstract: A device (30) for exercising the abdominal muscles comprising: a rigid shaft (32) slidably disposed within a housing (58); arcuate thigh supports (76, 77) for maintaining the housing (58) stationary with respect to a persons thighs; a handle (33) generally transverse to and attached to a first shaft end (34); an elastic band (52) positioned intermediate the ends of the shaft and for connecting the housing (58) to a second shaft end (46); a pivot (68) positioned intermediate the ends of the shaft; an adjustable stop member (50) for limiting the displacement of the shaft (32) with respect to the housing (58); and a plurality of elastic bands (52) for altering the amount of resistive restoring force. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2287314-A (GB)
Title: Toner level detector
Inventor: JO HAE-SEOG
IPC: G03G15/08
Filed: 1995-02-27
Abstract: The present invention provides a developing device 50 of an electrophotographic recording system. The developing device 50 includes a hopper 20 which stores toner 30. On one side of the hopper 20 at a predetermined height from its bottom, a light-emitting element 116a, 116b for emitting light is positioned. A toner detecting device has a light-receiving element 42a, 42b positioned on the interior of the hopper 20 which outputs signals corresponding to the existence or non-existence of toner 30 in the hopper 20 in response to the amount of the light received from the light-emitting element 116a, 116b. An agitator 28 conveys the toner 30 to a developing roller 24 and simultaneously cleans a light-emitting side of the light-emitting element 116a, 116b and a light-receiving side of the light-receiving element 42a, 42b in synchronism with a conveyance period of the toner 30. A CPU compares the number of signals with a predetermined value, thereby determining a level of the toner 30. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288487-A (GB)
Title: Circuit breaker
Inventor: CASTONGUAY ROGER NEIL
IPC: H01H71/04
Filed: 1995-03-30
Abstract: In a circuit breaker, the position of the contacts 32 is displayed by an indicator 26 which is moved by the same rotatable shaft 25 that opens and closes the contacts 32. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2288229-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for perforating printed circuit boards
Inventor: SAITO TSUTOMU
IPC: B23B49/00
Filed: 1995-03-31
Abstract: A chuck member 63 for chucking and moving a printed circuit board 4 on a work table 1 and a linear scale 62 are provided. One of two reference marks P1 preliminarily attached on one side of the printed circuit board 4 is imaged with imaging means e.g. an X-ray camera or TV camera, to obtain the position data of the central position of the mark. The location of the chuck 63 on the linear scale is recorded at this time. Then the printed circuit board 4 is manually moved so that the other reference mark P2 enters an imaging area and the position data of its central position is obtained. At this time, the position data of the chuck member 63 is detected with the linear scale 62. Then the distance between the centres of both reference marks is determined on the basis of the position data of the central positions of both reference marks obtained by image processing and the positional data of the linear scale. The predetermined distance between the perforations is compared with the distance between the centres of the marks that has been obtained from the aforementioned calculation thereby obtaining the error between the two distances. The error is preferably divided into halves to be equally shared between the position data of the central positions of the reference marks to determine the positions for perforation where the perforation is performed with the perforating means (see fig 9 for flowchart). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2290869-A (GB)
Title: Slickline conveyed wellbore seismic receiver
Inventor: MINTO JAMES
IPC: E21B47/00
Filed: 1995-06-15
Abstract: A system for conducting a geophysical survey in a wellbore, comprises a battery-powered, self-contained, borehole seismic receiver 2, which internally digitizes and records an electrical signal generated by a transducer in the receiver, and a surface control unit 14 which records the acoustic signature of a seismic energy source 16, controls the firing of the seismic source 16, and correlates the recording in the receiver 2 with the recording of the acoustic signature of the source to determine the travel time of the seismic energy through the earth. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2289001-A (GB)
Title: Magnetic universal joint
Inventor: BAILEY RALPH-PETER STEVEN
IPC: B23Q1/54
Filed: 1992-04-06
Abstract: The universal joint has a first spherical member contained within a complementary recess of a second member. The first spherical member provides a mounting for a pair of legs capable of pivotal movement. Magnetic means constrain the first member within the recess of the second member. Also disclosed is a mechanical movement system using such a joint and a jigging system in combination with a mechanical movement system having such a joint. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2296207-A (GB)
Title: Deblocking cyclones
Inventor: LANGE NEVILLE ERNEST
IPC: B04C11/00
Filed: 1995-12-20
Abstract: An orifice in a cyclone eg an overflow port 121 can be cleared of solid matter by operation of a rod 108 which is normally spaced from the orifice. In the described embodiment the rod is operated by reversing the direction of flow of fluid through the cyclone so as to displace a piston 118 to which the rod is attached. Helical grooves may be provided on the operative part of the rod. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2308425-A (GB)
Title: Presure reduction valve
Inventor: HOBBS ROBERT BAYNHAM
IPC: G05D16/10
Filed: 1995-12-22
Abstract: A pressure reducing valve includes a residual pressure maintenance device/non-return valve. It comprises an internal chamber 2 having an inlet 3 connectable to a vessel for containing a source of pressurised fluid to be regulated, and an outlet 4 connectable to a point of use of pressurised fluid from said vessel, a pressure-reducing piston 4 arrangement being displaceable in said chamber 2 with the piston 4 being biassed away from said inlet 3 and with said piston having a smaller diameter end 5 adjacent said inlet and displaceable to close said inlet and a larger diameter end 7 adjacent said outlet and of larger surface area than the smaller end. A flow path 11 extends from the end of the chamber adjacent the inlet 3 to the region of said chamber in communication with the larger end 7 of the piston with said pressure reducing piston and biassing means therefor being operable such that pressurised gas entering the chamber via the inlet is pressure regulated to a predetermined pressure. The larger end 7 of the piston has a bore in which a residual pressure maintenance device is a located and in the form of a spring biassed piston/valve member 16 with outlet closure member 17 with its operative surface in communication with said flow path; device being operable to close said outlet when said fluid pressure in said vessel falls below a predetermined minimum.
Patent GB-2295741-A (GB)
Title: Topography processor system
Inventor: DOWNS ROGER COLSTON
IPC: G01S17/89
Filed: 1994-08-23
Abstract: A topography processor system comprising a phased image sensor array, at least one processor arranged to perform range decompression of imaged detail, and a means for allowing non interruptive graphic macro diagnosis based on a graphic display of the frame rate macroscopic behaviour of internal transfer functions of the system figures 15, 17 to permit visual, augmented visual or automatic visual determination of the system's integrity. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2297661-A (GB)
Title: Radio communication device with moveable housing element and touch screen
Inventor: JAMBHEKAR SHIRANG NIKANTH
IPC: H04W88/02
Filed: 1996-02-02
Abstract: A radio communication device provides several radio communication services including radiotelephone service, electronic mail service, faxing service etc.... The radio communication device has a main body housing element and a moveable housing element and a touch screen display. In a closed position, the radio communication device has a first set of limited radiotelephone functions such as phone number input and sending and receiving phone calls. In an opened position, the radio communication device has a different set of user functions which include radiotelephone functions, advanced radiotelephone functions, and messaging functions. A provides a signal responsive to the moveable housing element moving to the open position thus switching the radio communication device between the first set of user functions and the second set of user functions.
Patent GB-2300182-A (GB)
Title: Feeder for sheet form elements
Inventor: SOERENSEN ALAN MARK
IPC: B65H3/08
Filed: 1996-04-25
Abstract: A feeder for separating sheet form elements, such as envelopes, from a stack 12 has a suction device 6 and a mechanical gripper 4 mounted together on a movable head 8. The movement of the head is controlled by a lever mechanism and cams so that an envelope is first pulled by the suction in the stacking direction and then gripped and pulled laterally from the stack by the gripper.
Patent GB-2298507-A (GB)
Title: A hotel management system
Inventor: BLEARS RICHARD
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 1994-11-03
Abstract: A hotel management system which relies upon each guest being provided with a smart card that identifies the guest and enables transactions between the guest and the hotel only after presentation of the card. The system comprises a central processor, a central processor memory for storing guest data including account data and guest identity data, and means for inputting guest data to the central processor memory. Account cards are issued to guests, one card being issued to each guest and each card carrying machine readable data indicative of at least the card carrier's identity. Transaction terminals are located at transaction points within the hotel for receiving details of financial transactions between guests and the hotel and communicating those details as transaction data to the central processor for storage in the central processor memory. Each transaction terminal includes a card reader for reading out guest data from a presented card for communication to the central processor. At least one check-out station is provided which is interfaced with the central processor and includes a card reader for reading out guest data from a presented card. Data may also be read out from the central processor related to account information relevant to the guest account identified by the presented card. The accessed account data is then presented to guests at the check-out station in response to presentation of the guest card, and the check-out station is provided with an input device actuable by a guest to indicate acceptance of the presented account data.
Patent GB-2300261-A (GB)
Title: Sampling and analysing samples from a patient
Inventor: RANTALA BORJE TOR
IPC: G01N1/40
Filed: 1993-10-06
Abstract: Samples for analysis are withdrawn from a patient using a sampling element (1), having a wall (16) through which gas or liquid for analysis is capable of penetrating and is thus transmitted from e.g. the stomach into a sample chamber (15) included in the element. Typically a pressure-difference producing element (5) is used to deliver the sample along a tube (3) from the sampling element (1) to an analyzer (7). At least some of the sample drawn from the patient and delivered to the analyser (7) is typically returned from the analyzer back to sampling element (1).
Patent GB-2318285-A (GB)
Title: Vehicle seat having a retractable head restraint
Inventor: SMITH RODGER GORDON
IPC: B60N2/48
Filed: 1996-10-17
Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a foldable backrest 10, a head restraint 15 thereon, and means for causing the retraction of the head restraint 15 relative to the backrest 10 in response to the folding of the latter. The retraction of the head restraint 15 may comprise a linear movement thereof between extended and retracted positions. The backrest 10 may include a recess 18 wherein the head restraint 15 may be at least partially accommodated when it is retracted. Preferably, the retraction means is disposed entirely within the backrest 10. Spring means 25 may bias the head restraint 15 to its extended position and a first catch means 26 may be provided to retain the head restraint 15 in this position. Preferably, the first catch means 26 operates in conjunction with a second catch means which retains the backrest 10 in its seating position.
Patent GB-2318712-A (GB)
Title: Thymometer
Inventor: D SOUZA MICHAEL FRANCIS
IPC: G06C3/00
Filed: 1996-10-23
Abstract: A visual device for recording preferences is presented. This shows up to twenty-one faces to a subject evaluating a commercial or public service product. Of the faces that at one end of the series portrays an expression of extreme pleasure; the adjacent face portrays an expression of less pleasure, and so on in the series, so that the central face has a neutral expression and the face at the other end of the series an expression of extreme displeasure. The arc of the smiles and frowns represent exact proportions matching the percentage scores beneath. The scores obtained may be summed and numerically averaged and have a continuity of correspondence to representational values of feeling.
Patent GB-2309511-A (GB)
Title: Inflation of airbags and other inflatable articles
Inventor: GREW WARWICK JOHN STUART
IPC: B60R21/268
Filed: 1997-01-24
Abstract: Opening means for opening a gas container (8) of an airbag or other inflatable article to inflate the article comprises a piercer (2) arranged to be positioned opposite a closure (9), or other part, of the gas container to open the container upon operation of a driver (3) by an explosive actuator (4). The piercer (2) may be urged to move in a direction transverse to, or in line with, operating movement of the driver(3) to open the container. The driver (3) and piercer (2) operate in a manifold (1) which connects to the inflatable article and gas container (8), positioning the container correctly to be opened by the piercer. The opening means is applicable to an airbag for a vehicle, an aircraft or other conveyance to open a gas container for inflation of the airbag in the event of impact on the conveyance in an accident.